OK so I haven't posted much since we got back from our kidless trip. Came home to lots of work and kids sick with a plague (ok, a cold. But a really really bad one. and now me and DH have it
).
In trip news:
It was our first time staying at BWV and OMG I loved it. I loved the smell and the close proximity to Epcot, DHS, and Jellyrolls. Jellyrolls was sort of 'meh' this time which was sad because I was so looking forward to it. It can be so different one visit to the next! They did a BOATLOAD of Billy Joel and other older songs that I don't know so well
(I'm only 30--don't judge!). Plus we got there around 8PM on a Friday which I thought would be enough time to get a table on the floor but, alas, only barstools were left scattered around. Despite that I still managed to
a tiny bit more than I should have which made for a rough night....and I learned a lessen in over consumption which should last a good ten years if my prior track record is any indicator. We did a split stay at BLT and had an awesome lake view even though we booked a standard so that was nice. Walking to and from MK is SOOOO nice. DVC continues to spoil me and every adults only trip officially must include split stays at a BLT and either BWV or BCV.
We paid for the After Hours and MK and it was a ton of fun although they really need to work on their admission process. They had maybe 4 lanes of touchpoints open to scan in but then from there you had to funnel directly into a sort of unidentifiable mystery line to get bracelets which they didn't initially have for anyone at 7:10PM. We were in line for like 25 minutes in a gaggle of people all waiting for a mere 2-3 cast members to apply special event bracelets while there was a good 4-5 cast members standing behind them not helping put bracelets on at all and laughing and joking with each other while the mood in the line was getting rather cranky. Definitely a frustrating start to an even that you paid $100 bucks PP for. After that though it was nice and I am glad we did it. And as far as our first 1st class experience.....that was pretty fun. We all kept giggling because we are *not* fancy and had no idea what to expec so things like the hot towel before the meal had my husband whispering to me 'What is this for?'
. It was fun but I doubt I would splurge the points for 1st again. I am almost always going to choose quantity over quality when it comes to my flights (within reason. I'm not flying Spirit here). Maybe if I get on the GrAAvy train and I am rolling in points though. Haha!
Card related:
After executing my last plan I have been unsure where to go next for the last few weeks because we will both be 4/24 I want to make good use of those last spots. Once we get over I plan to go hog wild but the idea of being 4/24 gives me agita. My main goal is replenishing UR's while we can
Me (5/24 until 4/1 I believe):
3/17
Target Card (I'll insert my own eye roll here
)
12/17
CSR
3/18 SPG Biz
5/4 CIP
7/18 Marriott Biz
7/18 Aviator Biz
8/18
Ameriprise Plat
10/18
Amex Gold
11/18
Cap1 Savor
11/18 Amex BBP
PLAN: In April apply for CIU....then what with my final 5/24 slot? I feel like it should be an UR earner on principal but I already have the CSR and the CF.
DH (4/24):
12/17
CSR AU
12/17
Google CC (he went rogue on this one
)
3/18 SPG Biz
5/18 CIC
8/18 Aviator Biz
10/18 SW Biz
11/18
SW +
11/18
Amex BCE
2/19 Amex BBP
PLAN: apply for CIP (referral from me), apply for CSP with final 5/24 spot (is it worth downgrading to get the extra 10k referral? I paid my AF 12/9)
Wow. Looks really intense when I type it out. Hahaha. Thoughts anyone?
That's just weird!
